GRE Word List

PHYSIOGNOMY

the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance

The meaning of the word physiognomy is the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance.

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incongruitythe quality or state of being incongruous
frescothe art of painting on freshly spread moist lime plaster with water-based pigments
peripatetica follower of Aristotle or adherent of Aristotelianism
overwroughtextremely excited : agitated
diminutionthe act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease
behemotha mighty animal described in Job 40:15–24 as an example of the power of God
unctionthe act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing
prosodythe study of versification
endearto cause to become beloved or admired
razeto destroy to the ground : demolish